Accounting Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close from planning through completion, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial package preparation.

• Investigate financial anomalies, providing root cause analysis, quantified impacts, and recommended corrective actions.

• Lead the accounting team across AP, AR, payroll support, fixed assets, and general ledger activities.

• Drive cross-functional accountability with Operations, Service, Sales, HR, and Finance.

• Improve close processes, controls, reconciliations, and reporting to reduce cycle time and improve accuracy.

• Support audits, tax compliance, and internal controls while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

What Success Looks Like

• Financial statements are consistently delivered on time with minimal post-close adjustments.

• Variances are explained proactively.

• Issues are escalated with analysis and solutions.

• The accounting team operates with clear ownership and accountability.

• The Controller can focus on reviewing and leading rather than chasing information.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3-5+ years leading an accounting team.

• Technology savvy with strong experience leveraging AI and accounting tools.

• High EQ and maturity, with the ability to build structure in evolving environments. Big 4 experience is a plus.

• Strong operational accounting background in construction, manufacturing, distribution, security, field services, logistics, healthcare operations, or similar industries.

• Experience with cost accounting, job costing, service operations, inventory, labor, and gross margin analysis.

• Proven ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and accelerate the close.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Strong NetSuite or comparable ERP experience.

Critical Competencies

• Analytical curiosity and root-cause investigation.

• Operational understanding beyond debits and credits.

• Strong judgment regarding materiality and accounting issues.

• Ability to influence and hold other departments accountable.

• Hands-on leadership with a bias toward execution.

• High urgency, organization, and follow-through.

What We Are Not Looking For

• A pure GL or reporting accountant.

• A lease accounting specialist.

• Someone who has only worked in highly structured Fortune 500 environments.

• A task executor who escalates issues without first investigating them.

• Someone who depends on perfect systems and clean data to be successful.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Company-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions for eligible plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Professional Development and Training Opportunities

• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities